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Besiktas is entering a new period of transformation, after yet another disappointing start to the season. In light of this situation, the team is undergoing several changes, one of which is the appointment of a new captain. According to reports, Orkun Kokçu will be entrusted with this responsibility.

After the change in coaches began to yield the desired effect—the Black Eagles have not lost in three consecutive matches—the Turkish management also ordered that the current team captains, Uysal and Gunok, hand over their leadership status to the former number 10 of Benfica.

Thus, the midfielder—recently called up to represent the national team—will be the new leader of Rafa Silva’s team, another prominent name in the Eagles’ history. However, the changes don’t stop with Kokçu. According to the newspaper A Bola, the midfielder, a reinforcement for 2025/26, will have Wilfred Ndidi as vice-captain, a defensive midfielder who also joined Besiktas in the last summer transfer window.

"With the view that the players from our technical team who play in the most effective positions on the field should be appointed captains, and with the decision of our management, Orkun Kokçu has been named captain and Wilfred Ndidi vice-captain of the main football team," reads the statement issued by the Black Eagles’ management.

In the same note, the former leaders were also mentioned: "We thank Necip Uysal and Mert Gunok for their efforts during their tenures as captains and wish success to our new captains, Orkun Kokçu and Wilfred Ndidi, in their roles."

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